Definition: Accident at work

Category: Health

A discrete occurrence in the course of work which leads to physical or mental harm. http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_SDDS/en/tsiem090_esms.htm Eurostat, "European statistics on accidents at work (ESAW) - Methodology", 2001 Edition, Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2002Statistics Explained, a distinct section of the official Eurostat website presenting all statistical topics in an easily understandable way, "Health and safety at work statistics" page